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Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Nottingham – West Bridgford Library

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 1 Course in Nottingham. Classes run at West Bridgford Library on Monday mornings, part-time over 22 weeks.

The course covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You'll work through all three areas and be assessed on each one toward the end of the course. A Level 1 functional skills english qualification is widely accepted as a GCSE English alternative by employers and colleges.

You'll start with an initial assessment so the tutor can confirm the right level for you. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Functional Skills Qualification in English.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills, including understanding different types of texts.
  • You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for different purposes.
  • You'll build your speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.
  • You'll learn to identify the main points and details in written material.
  • You'll write sentences and paragraphs using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • You'll communicate clearly in discussions and follow spoken instructions.

How you will learn

Classes take place on Monday mornings at West Bridgford Library. Your tutor will provide all learning materials in the session. Toward the end of the course, you'll be assessed on reading, writing, and speaking and listening. You need to pass all three elements to achieve the qualification. The initial assessment at the start helps your tutor plan the right level of support for you.

What you will need to bring

All resources are provided by the tutor. You may find it useful to bring your own notebook to work in.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles written and spoken communication daily.
  • Receptionist, reads and responds to messages and greets visitors.
  • Care assistant, writes notes and communicates clearly with colleagues.
  • Retail assistant, reads instructions and communicates with customers.
  • Warehouse operative, reads labels, forms, and safety information.
  • Administrator, prepares documents and handles written correspondence.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE English equivalent accepted by most employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside English for many job applications.
  • A vocational qualification in your chosen sector, where employers often ask for Level 2 English alongside it.
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